Legends cast: Steve Coogan, Tom Burke and Hayley Squires star

If you enjoyed the BBC series The Gold, you should definitely watch Legends, the new show from the same writer, Neil Forsyth.

Similar to ‘The Gold,’ ‘Legends’ is inspired by a true story. This one focuses on everyday customs workers who were sent undercover – without much training – to take down some of Britain’s most dangerous drug networks.

The film features a talented cast including Steve Coogan, Tom Burke, and Haley Squires, with significant roles also played by Aml Ameen, Jasmine Blackborow, Douglas Hodge, and Tom Hughes. Let’s take a look at the full cast and their characters.

Read on for everything you need to know about the cast of Legends on Netflix.

Legends cast guide: Full list of actors

Below you’ll find a list of the main actors and the characters they play in Legends, along with some background on the cast and where you might recognize them from.

Steve Coogan as Don
Tom Burke as Guy
Hayley Squires as Kate
Aml Ameen as Bailey
Jasmine Blackborow as Erin
Douglas Hodge as Blake
Tom Hughes as Carter
Johnny Harris as Eddie
Gerald Kyd as Mylonas
Numan Acar as Hakan
Joshua Samuels as Zeki
Kem Hassan as Aziz
Charlotte Ritchie as Sophie

Steve Coogan plays Don

Don leads all operations and is an experienced undercover operative. He’s now in charge of finding and training a new team for similar missions.

You probably know Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge, his famous comedic creation. But he’s also been in a lot of other shows and movies! That includes series like Saxondale, Happyish, The Trip, Stephen, Chivalry, The Reckoning, Brian and Maggie, and The Sandman. He’s also appeared in films such as 24 Hour Party People, Night at the Museum, Hot Fuzz, Tropic Thunder, In the Loop, Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief, The Other Guys, Despicable Me 2, Philomena, Stan & Ollie, Greed, The Lost King, Joker: Folie à Deux, The Penguin Lessons, and Saipan.

Tom Burke plays Guy

Guy is a customs officer and a family man working at Heathrow airport, but he’s not happy with his routine job. His wife, Sophie, encourages him to take a risk and go undercover to investigate a heroin smuggling operation run by a Turkish ring.

You might recognize Tom Burke from his lead role in the TV series Strike. He’s also appeared in a number of other popular shows like State of Play, The Hour, War & Peace, The Musketeers, The Crown, and The Lazarus Project. On the big screen, he’s been in films including Only God Forgives, Mank, Living, The Wonder, and Black Bag.

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Hayley Squires plays Kate

Kate is a new team member working in customs, specifically in the vice division. She begins working with Bailey in Liverpool.

You might recognize Hayley Squires from a variety of TV shows and films. She’s appeared in popular series like Call the Midwife, Collateral, and The Night Manager, as well as movies including I, Daniel Blake and The Electrical Life of Louis Wain.

Aml Ameen plays Bailey

Who is Bailey? Bailey is a VAT inspector who is teamed up with Kate in Liverpool.

You might recognize Aml Ameen from TV shows like The Bill, Silent Witness, Harry’s Law, Sense8, I May Destroy You, The Porter, and A Man in Full. He’s appeared in all of those!

Jasmine Blackborow plays Erin

Okay, so Erin? She’s basically the glue holding the whole Legends team together. She’s a civil servant, and while she doesn’t go on the missions, she’s the one making everything look legit. Think of her as the person who creates all the paperwork and fake histories that make the Legends seem like a real organization – she’s the engine room, keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

You might recognize Jasmine Blackborow from her appearances in shows like Shadow and Bone, The Gentlemen, Marie Antoinette, The Librarians: The Next Chapter, and Lynley. She’s also been in films like Moss & Freud.

Douglas Hodge plays Blake

Angus Blake leads customs investigations. As a top government official, he reports directly to the Home Secretary and is Don’s supervisor.

You might recognize Douglas Hodge from a variety of popular TV shows and films. He’s appeared in series like Capital City, Red Cap, Outnumbered, Penny Dreadful, Unforgotten, Black Mirror, Catastrophe, The Undoing, Lost in Space, I Hate Suzie, Extrapolations, The Great, The Bombing of Pan Am 103, and The Night Manager. He’s also been in films including Robin Hood, Red Sparrow, Joker, The Devil All the Time, and We Live in Time.

Tom Hughes plays Carter

Who is Carter? Declan Carter is an ambitious drug boss operating in Liverpool.

You might recognize Tom Hughes from his work in several TV shows and films. He’s appeared in series like Silk, Dancing on the Edge, Derek, Victoria, A Discovery of Witches, The English, Franklin, Those About to Die, Malpractice, and The Gold. He’s also been in films including Cemetery Junction, About Time, Red Joan, and Infinite.

Johnny Harris plays Eddie

Eddie is Carter’s most trusted assistant and handles the tough jobs, but he’s also a devoted husband and father.

You might recognize Johnny Harris from a variety of TV shows and films. He’s appeared in series like EastEnders, Whitechapel, This is England, and Fortitude, as well as movies including Atonement, RocknRolla, and War Horse. More recently, he’s been in A Christmas Carol, The Salisbury Poisonings, and A Gentleman in Moscow.

Gerald Kyd plays Mylonas

Mylonas is a compelling and helpful source who guides Guy through the criminal world of Turkey.

I’m always spotting Gerald Kyd in things! He’s one of those incredibly versatile actors who pops up everywhere. I remember him in dramas like Casualty and Deep Water, but he’s also been in lighter shows like Cuckoo and Cold Feet. And it’s not just those – he’s tackled everything from Sherlock and Doctor Who to more recent series like Ridley, Professor T, and Crookhaven. He even did Humans and Malory Towers! Honestly, the list goes on and on – Silent Witness, Unforgotten, Harlots, The Split, The Assassin, Hostage… he really has had a fantastic career!

Numan Acar plays Hakan

Who is Hakan? Hakan is the ‘King of Green Lanes’ and head of the London Turkish heroin gang.

You might recognize Numan Acar from his appearances in popular shows like Homeland, Jack Ryan, and Young Sherlock. He’s also been in movies including The Great Wall, 12 Strong, and Spider-Man: Far From Home.

Joshua Samuels plays Zeki

Who is Zeki? Zeki is a young lieutenant in Hakan’s gang.

You might recognize Joshua Samuels from his appearances in shows like Nate & Jamie, Sexy Beast, and The Gold, or from films such as Saltburn.

Kem Hassan plays Aziz

Aziz is Hakan’s son and approaches drug dealing purely as a business. He’s also strongly influenced by English culture.

You might recognize Kem Hassan from his appearances in several popular TV shows, including EastEnders, Emmerdale, Mood, Vera, Grace, Beyond Paradise, and The Sandman.

Charlotte Ritchie plays Sophie

Sophie is Guy’s wife and a colleague; they both work as customs officers at Heathrow Airport.

You might recognize Charlotte Ritchie from a variety of TV shows and films! She’s appeared in series like Siblings, Fresh Meat, Call the Midwife, Doctor Who, Death in Paradise, Dead Pixels, Feel Good, Ghosts, Grantchester, You, Code of Silence, and Dirty Business. She’s also been in the films Wonka and The Assessment.

As a total movie and TV buff, I just discovered the TopMob ‘What to Watch’ app, and I’m adding ‘Add Legends’ to my watchlist right now! It’s a great way to get daily recommendations and stay up-to-date with everything happening in the world of entertainment – you should definitely download it.

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James HibbsDrama Writer

James Hibbs writes about TV dramas for TopMob, covering shows on streaming services and traditional channels. Before becoming a writer, he worked in public relations, first at a business-to-business agency and then at Fremantle, a global TV production company. He holds a BA degree in English and Theatre Studies, as well as a Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.

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2026-05-07 10:43